What are the best private schools in Somerset?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Somerset include All Hallows School, Downside School, and Hazlegrove Preparatory School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Somerset?

Somerset has 16 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 173 are rated Good, meaning 88% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Somerset ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Somerset private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Somerset is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Somerset cost?

Fees for private schools in Somerset vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Somerset

35 private schools found

Key Facts

There are 35 independent schools in Somerset, accounting for 6.8% of all schools in the region, with a total of 8,229 pupils on roll.
Of the 21 inspected, 85.7% of Somerset's independent schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 schools achieving an Outstanding rating and 15 rated Good.
Somerset's independent schools have 0.0% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average, and 20.2% of pupils have special educational needs.
The Attainment 8 score for Somerset's independent schools is 30.69, with 7.7% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in both English and maths, significantly below national averages.

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All Hallows School

Shepton Mallet, BA4 4SF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils248

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Downside School

Radstock, BA3 4RJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils273

P/T Ratio–

Hazlegrove Preparatory School

Yeovil, BA22 7JA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils377

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King's Bruton

Bruton, BA10 0ED

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18

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Absence–

Pupils350

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King's College Prep

Taunton, TA2 8AA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

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Pupils265

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King's College Taunton

Taunton, TA1 3LA

Independent · Primary · Ages 13–19

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Pupils394

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Millfield Preparatory School

Glastonbury, BA6 8LD

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

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Pupils471

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Millfield School

Street, BA16 0YD

Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19

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Pupils1,283

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Perrott Hill School Limited

Crewkerne, TA18 7SL

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

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Absence–

Pupils146

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Queen's College

Taunton, TA1 4QS

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19

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Absence–

Pupils649

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Taunton Preparatory School

Taunton, TA2 6AE

Independent · Primary · Ages 0–13

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Absence–

Pupils433

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Taunton School

Taunton, TA2 6AD

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–19

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Absence–

Pupils687

P/T Ratio–

Wellington School

Wellington, TA21 8NT

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–20

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils861

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Wells Cathedral School

Wells, BA5 2ST

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils734

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Dovecote School

TA7 9NJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils85

P/T Ratio–

Marchant Holliday School

Templecombe, BA8 0AH

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–14 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils51

P/T Ratio–

3 Dimensions

Chard, TA20 3AJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–25

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils58

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Cambian Somerset School

Taunton, TA3 5PX

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils41

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Chilton Bridge School

BA22 8BE

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–19

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Absence–

Pupils74

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Compton Dundon School

Somerset, TA11 6TE

Independent · Primary · Ages 5–16

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Absence–

Pupils17

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Inaura School

Bridgwater, TA7 0RB

Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18

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Absence–

Pupils33

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Petherton Park School

Somerset, TA6 6NA

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–16

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Absence–

Pupils15

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Sedgemoor Manor School

Highbridge, TA9 4NP

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils82

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Silver Bridge School

TA1 3DL

Independent · Primary · Ages 6–19

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Pupils54

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 35 private schools in Somerset, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Somerset	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	86%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	56%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	-0.16	+0.00
Attainment 8	30.7	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	21%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	20.1:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,471	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Key Facts

All Hallows School

Downside School

Hazlegrove Preparatory School

King's Bruton

King's College Prep

King's College Taunton

Millfield Preparatory School

Millfield School

Perrott Hill School Limited

Queen's College

Taunton Preparatory School

Taunton School

Wellington School

Wells Cathedral School

Dovecote School

Marchant Holliday School

3 Dimensions

Cambian Somerset School

Chilton Bridge School

Compton Dundon School

Inaura School

Petherton Park School

Sedgemoor Manor School

Silver Bridge School

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in Somerset?

What are the best private schools in Somerset?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Somerset?

How are private schools in Somerset ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Somerset private schools?

How much do private schools in Somerset cost?

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